Tuition & Fees

Resident and Nonresident Tuition:
$182.42 Tuition + $21.61 fees = $204.03 per credit

If you live in one of the following states that have a reciprocity agreement with Minnesota, tuition and fees will be based on your state’s reciprocity agreement:

• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Wisconsin

At this time, the reciprocity agreements for each of these states offers the same in-state tuition of $182.42 per credit plus fees. If you live in one of these states, a special form must be completed.

If you live in a state that doesn’t have a reciprocity agreement with Minnesota, Ridgewater College allows you to pay in-state tuition rates.

If you are not sure if you’re a resident of Minnesota, please refer to the Minnesota State Board of Trustees policy on Resident State Qualifications and related procedures.

Online Course Tuition (Resident and Nonresident):
$201.27 Tuition + $18.26 Fees = $219.53 per credit

Some programs and courses cost more and are charged a tuition differential rate.

Nursing – Associates Degree and Bachelor of Science :
$217.57  per credit+ $21.61 fees = $239.18 per credit

Nursing – Practical Nursing:
$211.57 per credit+ $21.61 fees = $233.18 per credit

Veterinary Technology:
$204.07 per credit + $21.61 fees =$225.68 per credit

Senior Citizen Rate Age 62 or Older:
$20.00 per credit plus applicable fees of $13.96 = $33.96 per credit

Senior Citizen Audit Age 62 or Older: 
Fees of $3.35 = $3.35 per class

Fees & Special Costs
Fees are approximately $21.61 per credit for a full-time student. Ridgewater College fees include student services, health services, the Minnesota State College Student Association fee, technology, and parking.

Some technical programs may have additional tool/book requirements ranging from $250 to $1,200. Some programs also charge a lab fee, which may range from $5 to $575 per year. Please check with a college counselor for individual program details.

Explanation of Fees

Living Expenses
Average estimated living expenses range are $6,600 for the academic school year.

Parking on Campus
Students pay a per-semester-credit parking fee, up to a maximum fee per semester. This is collected at the same time as tuition payment. For more information on parking, check out college’s parking policy [PDF].

Parking Regulations [PDF]

Use the Tuition & Fee Schedule [PDF] to calculate your total cost of tuition and fees based on the number of credits in which you plan to enroll. You can also use the Net Price Calculator on the Minnesota State website to estimate an annual cost with estimated living expenses.